A town with a surprise attraction and a stunning beach has been named the 'worst seaside' in the UK
Rhyl, in Denbighshire, north Wales, has been given the title in the Telegraph's latest Seaside Gentrification Index. They looked at 20 classic resorts to see how they've adapted, or not, over the past three decades, considering high streets, renovations, and 'cultural clout'.
However, once you get to the beach, there is a beautiful coastline with the picturesque Welsh mountains hugging the shore hiding behind the large concrete car park and concrete turrets shielding the closed fun fair. Locals love walking along the two-mile stretch of sand - but it's what lies behind that they're not proud of.
Crime, however, is an issue, Michelle says, particularly with drug use. She added: "There is a bad reputation with druggies, too many shops are shutting, it has gone downhill. But if it had the money, Rhyl will be back on the map again." He grew up here, while his father has lived in Rhyl since the age of 22, and says it has changed over the years, but not for the better.
The Telegraph awarded Rhyl a score of five out of 100, placing it 93 points below its favourite resort, St Ives in Cornwall. But things could be on the up for Rhyl, as in recent years the council has made an effort to turn things around. It was awarded £25m as part of the Welsh Government's Transforming Towns initiative and more than £65 million in investment has also brought in projects like the SC2 Waterpark, Pont y Ddraig bridge, and harbour improvements.
He said: "You could put Rhyl into any major city, Manchester, London, and it would be paradise. It has a bad reputation but as far as I'm concerned, it's a nice place. There is never any trouble in the town, prices are reasonable. There is good and bad in everywhere. Rhyl is turning the corner."
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